Electric cars powered a seaside Kent chippy to serve 300 free portions of fish and chips in Deal for National Fish and Chip Day, fronted by TikTok’s Chip Shop Diva, Destiny Harold. Dacia Spring’s vehicle-to-load tech ran the fryers, highlighting fish and chips as Britain’s favourite holiday food. “Golden, salty, comforting, and steeped in history, this timeless dish is more than a meal – it’s a national treasure,” said food psychologist James Cornish.

Instead of oil and gas, this Deal pop-up chippy ran entirely on Dacia Spring EV batteries, delighting locals with free portions and nostalgic seaside classics. 41% of adults say classic holiday foods like fish and chips evoke strong memories—proving even electric cars can fuel British tradition. “Playing on the phrase ‘cheap as chips’ in line with our affordable car was a great way to celebrate,” quipped a Dacia spokesperson.

A survey revealed fish and chips reign as the UK’s top holiday treat, with 44% calling it ‘food of the people’—nostalgia and EV-powered fryers unite seaside crowds.